Concerns Over DeepSeek's Data Management

DeepSeek, a new Chinese chatbot, raised significant concerns regarding data and privacy management upon its rapid rise in popularity. The Australian government highlighted apprehensions about how user data might be handled, especially given that users share sensitive information when interacting with such applications. The government immediately moved to ban DeepSeek from being installed on government devices, reflecting heightened vigilance due to the potentially insecure processing of private data. Authorities fear that the app’s data management practices may not ensure the security expected by users, particularly considering the distinct legislative environment in China regarding data privacy.